US Bridges

Meadowwood Road over Devonshire Drain

PoorPosted for load

Oakland County, Michigan · In Subdivision Sec 9 · Structure no. 000000000013594

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowwood Road over Devonshire Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Meadowwood Road over Devonshire Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 743 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowwood Road
CrossesDevonshire Drain
LocationIn Subdivision Sec 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.60097, -83.27611
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic743 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowwood Road over Devonshire Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowwood Road over Devonshire Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowwood Road over Devonshire Drain carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Meadowwood Road over Devonshire Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowwood Road over Devonshire Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.